Uniseals Good or Bad ?

[DaneDad]

For my 55g DIY filter i was planning on using these.

http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/829/Uniseals

Has anyone tried these? Any good?

Planning on using the 2 inch ones for the returns coming out of both 55g barrels as well as for the dump valve.

 

[koiguy1969]

some people here have used them..dont recall any complaints...i use shower drains for a good strong mounting.

 

[Waterbug]

They work great if installed correctly. You do want a stable secure setup. For example you don't want the pipe to be able to snag over time or a pump close to a fitting and vibrating it.

Back in the day bulkhead fitting were expensive and I built a lot of filters. So for plastic 55 gal drums I tapped holes for a threaded PVC fitting. The tap was made using a threaded steel pipe end cap. File grooves perpendicular to the threads just like in a store bought tap. Cut the hole in the drum with a hole saw and tap like like you would with steel except no oil is needed. Screw in the threaded male connector, no need for sealer. Use a electrical conduit lock nut on PVC fitting to hold tight. But just a few holes the Uniseal can't be beat.

 

[DaneDad]

just need a return 2" pipe to the pond and a 2" dump valve.

I might just order a few and be done with it.

Thank you

 

[DaneDad]

Scratched the uniseal idea and went with male and female electrical conduit adapters.

 

[Rhoadsclan]

I used uniseals on a recycled 35 gallon fiber glass pacfab pool filter. I use it as a mechanical pre-filter. Filter has a 12" diameter (too tight for any bulkhead fittings) Uniseals worked perfect.